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How to get a kitchen ready for hosting – interior designer on how they prep this key space in their own homes

From aesthetics to practicalities, this is how designers say you should prep your kitchen for guests

Homes & Gardens · Oct 25, 2023

5 designer-approved tips to instantly make your home cozier for Thanksgiving

Hosting season is upon us, and we all want our homes to feel warm and welcoming over Thanksgiving and the holidays

Homes & Gardens · Oct 25, 2023

What is replacing carpet? These are the infinitely more stylish ways to cover your floors

Designers weigh in on whether carpet is still on trend and the chicer options you should probably be going for instead...

Homes & Gardens · Aug 23, 2023

How to hide a laundry basket – 7 functional hiding spots suggested by designers and organizers

Professional designers and home organizers have explained how to conceal a laundry basket to keep your room looking sleek, while also ensuring you can still use it easily

Homes & Gardens · Jun 14, 2023

'These design tricks will help you avoid the midday slump!' How to perfect WFO (working from outside) in your backyard

We asked some of our favorite designers how they WFO and create the prefect set up to feel both peaceful and productive

Livingetc · Jun 14, 2023

Do NOT decorate anything without reading this first - 9 designer secrets for coming in on (or under) budget

We asked top designers about their experiences with setting budgets and what tips they have for sticking to them

Livingetc · Jun 2, 2023

Is Shiplap going out of style? Designers decide if this classic trend is on the out

Shiplap paneling will always have a place in our hearts, but is this timeless look in fact less timeless than we think?

Homes & Gardens · May 21, 2023

Small kid's bedroom mistakes – 10 easy design errors you can make, and how to avoid them

Designing a kid's room gives you so much freedom but with that freedom comes more opportunity to make mistakes...

Homes & Gardens · Apr 17, 2023

Mission Impossible's Hayley Atwell uses this color trick to accentuate the size of her narrow entryway

The actress has mastered the art of small-space styling in her London home – but her lesson translates to both sides of the Atlantic

Homes & Gardens · Mar 19, 2023

How to decorate a Christmas tree – simple steps to a showstopping design

The time for the inevitable Christmas tree decorating has arrived. Luckily, the experts have spoken and recommend these steps for the ultimate festive tree

Homes & Gardens · Nov 9, 2022